Picnicking is permitted only in designated and marked picnicking areas, or in such other places within a city park area as may from time to time be designated by the parks and recreation manager.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
No operator of any automobile, trailer, camper, boat trailer, or other vehicle, shall park such vehicle in any city park area, except where the operator is using the area for the designated recreational purpose and the vehicle is parked either in the designated parking area, or in another area with the permission of the office of the city manager. No person shall park, leave standing, or abandon a vehicle in any city park area after closing time, except persons using park facilities as part of an event authorized by the office of the city manager. In addition to the penalties found in Article V of this chapter, any vehicle found parked in violation of the city of Newcastle may be towed away at the owner's expense.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
No person shall operate any motor vehicle on any city trail unless such trail has been specifically designated and posted for such use. No person shall operate a motor vehicle within the boundaries of a city park area except on roads, streets, highways, parking lots, parking areas, or where otherwise permitted by proper posting; provided, that this section shall not apply to emergency vehicles, maintenance vehicles, or construction vehicles authorized by the office of the city manager.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
No person shall drive a motor vehicle within any city park area at a speed greater than 25 miles per hour or as otherwise posted, having due regard for traffic on, and the surface and width of the road, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons, property, or wildlife; provided, however, that in no event shall a vehicle be driven at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour in camp, picnic, utility, or headquarters areas, or in areas of general public assemblage.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
No person shall cause a truck or other vehicle while being used for commercial purposes to enter upon, use, or traverse any portion of any city park area or any park road except in the service of the office of the city manager, at the request of the employees of the office of the city manager, or by express permission of the city manager for a special activity not inconsistent with city park use; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to city roads or state highways.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
A. 
No person shall travel on a trail at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event, speed shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with others who are complying with the law and using reasonable care. Travel at speeds in excess of 10 miles per hour, unless otherwise posted, shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the person violated this section.
B. 
No person shall travel on a trail in a negligent manner. For the purposes of this section "travel on a trail in a negligent manner" shall be construed to mean any form of travel on a trail in such a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any persons or property.
C. 
For the purposes of this section "travel" shall be construed to include all forms of movement or transportation on a trail, including but not limited to foot, bicycle, horse, skateboard, and rollerskates.
D. 
Every person traveling on a trail shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with applicable laws unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
E. 
Every person who uses or travels on a trail should obey the model trail user code of conduct.
F. 
Model Trail User Code of Conduct.
1. 
Using a Trail. Every person using a trail shall stay as near to the right side of the trail as is safe, excepting those movements necessary to prepare to make or make turning movements, or while overtaking and passing another user moving in the same direction.
2. 
Regard for Other Trail Users. Every user shall exercise due care and caution to avoid colliding with any other trail user. All users shall travel in a consistent and predictable manner.
3. 
Groups on Trail. No group of trail users, including their animal(s), shall occupy more than one half of the trail as measured from the right side, so as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of trail users.
4. 
Audible Signal When Passing. Every user shall give an audible warning signal before passing another trail user. The signal must be produced in such a manner as to allow adequate time for response. The signal may be given by voice, bell or horn.
5. 
Overtaking Trail Users on the Left. Any trail user overtaking another trail user proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of such overtaken user at a safe distance, and shall stay to the left until safely clear of the overtaken user.
6. 
Entering and Crossing Trail. Trail users entering or crossing the trail at uncontrolled points shall yield to traffic on the trail.
7. 
Lights on Trail Users. All bicycles on a trail from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour before dawn shall operate their bicycles with a headlight visible 500 feet to the front, and a red or amber light visible 500 feet to the rear.
G. 
Bicycles, rollerskates, rollerblades, skateboards and similar wheeled devices shall be permitted in city park and trail areas unless otherwise posted.
H. 
Persons using city trails shall maintain low noise levels so as not to disturb others between dusk and 7:00 a.m.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1; Ord. 2005-320 § 2)
In order to afford the general public the greatest possible use of marine facilities, continuous occupancy of marine facilities by the same person or group in any area is limited to any three days in a seven-day period, beginning midnight Wednesday and ending midnight the following Wednesday unless otherwise posted. Shorter or longer limitation of occupancy may be established and posted by the division for any individual facility or area. In addition to the penalties in Article V of this chapter, any boat found to be in violation of this chapter may be towed away at the owner's expense. No person shall launch a boat in any city park except in areas specifically designated and/or marked for that purpose. No boat or marine craft powered by gasoline, diesel, or other internal combustion engine shall be allowed on or in Lake Boren.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
Use of marine areas and marine facilities by commercial watercraft is prohibited. For the purpose of this rule "commercial watercraft" means watercraft used for any commercial purpose but shall not include a commercial watercraft operated within the terms of a concession lease with the office of the city manager.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
No person or persons shall moor, anchor, dock or berth a boat or other object overnight in a city park area or associated marine area.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
No more than three boats or other objects may be tied or rafted together when moored, docked or berthed adjacent to a dock, pier, or float in a city park area.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
No person shall use and/or flush any marine head which when flushed emits its contents directly into the waters of a lake, or river, or any other water area, nor cause any human or animal waste to be dumped into the waters.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
No person shall erect, use or occupy a temporary tent or shelter on any swimming beach in any city park area unless there is an unobstructed view through the tent or shelter from at least two sides; provided, that this section shall not be construed to authorize overnight camping.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
Clothing sufficient to conform to community standards shall be worn at all times.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
No person shall go out onto ice in any city park or park area, except in areas specifically designated for that purpose. This includes but is not limited to: lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, and other bodies of water.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
All laws, rules and regulations of the Department of Fish and Wildlife relating to season, limits, and methods of fishing are applicable to fishing for game fish in city park areas. No person may fish for, or possess any fish taken from any dam, dike, bridge, dock, boatland, or beach, which is posted with a sign prohibiting fishing.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
All laws, rules and regulations of the Department of Fish and Wildlife relating to season, limits, and methods of taking, are applicable to the taking of shellfish or food fish in city park areas, and in addition to such laws, the city park system may, upon its finding and for good cause, close certain city park areas to the taking of shellfish for specific periods of time. Such closed areas shall be posted with appropriate signs.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
A. 
Dogs, pets, or domestic animals are not permitted on any designated swimming beach, picnic or play areas in any city park or in any building unless specifically permitted by posting; provided, that this section shall not apply to seeing-eye dogs.
B. 
In permissible areas, dogs at all times must be controlled by means of a leash not exceeding eight feet in length.
This subsection (B) shall not apply to dogs which are in special areas designated by the city as dog training areas, as long as the city's regulations with respect to the use of dog training areas are followed and the dog is under the custody and control of a competent trainer.
C. 
Any person whose dog or other pet is in any city park area shall be responsible for the conduct of the animal and for removing feces deposited by such animal from the park area.
D. 
Violations of this section shall be assessed the civil penalties for dog leash law violations set forth in King County Code 11.04.035, which has been adopted by reference pursuant to NMC § 6.08.010.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1; Ord. 2005-320 § 3; Ord. 2011-435 § 1)
No person shall allow his or her dog or other pet or domestic animal to bite or in any way molest or annoy park visitors. No person shall permit his or her dog or other pet or domestic animal to bark continuously or otherwise disturb the peace and tranquillity of the park.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
Horses shall be permitted in city park and trail areas unless otherwise posted.
Horses shall not be permitted in any designated swimming area or picnic area. No person shall allow a horse or other animal to stand unattended or insecurely tied.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)
No person shall leave, deposit, drop or scatter bottles, broken glass, ashes, food, waste paper, cans, or other rubbish in a city park area, except in a garbage can or other receptacle designated for such purposes.
(Ord. 96-98 § 1)